Public Health Newswire

America’s Health Rankings: Pandemic takes major toll on US health

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Mark Barna

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December 07, 2022

New Hampshire named healthiest state for 2022

APHA-led program working to build a more diverse health workforce

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Kayla Yup

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December 06, 2022

Applications now open for scholarships, fellowships

This International Volunteer Day, APHA is spotlighting you!

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Michele Late

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December 05, 2022

Workforce

High-five a hero for Public Health Thank You Day

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Mark Barna

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November 21, 2022

Show your appreciation with APHA’s graphics

2022 Annual Meeting

Closing Session: Upholding a code of ethics in public health

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Mark Barna

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November 10, 2022

Woman speaking at lectern and smiling at audience.

2022 Annual Meeting

Around the Annual Meeting on Wednesday

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 09, 2022

Photos from Wednesday's activities.

A farm worker carries a box of strawberries while walking through a field.

2022 Annual Meeting

Promoting rural health equity takes a community-centered approach

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Mary Stortstrom

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November 09, 2022

Public health professionals are identifying and addressing the specific needs in rural communities, including transportation access, teen pregnancy and COVID-19 pandemic disparities.

2022 Annual Meeting

Moving public health forward with better communication, community relations

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Mark Barna

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November 09, 2022

Despite many successes during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public health made mistakes in messaging, relationship-building and sometimes in attitude that hindered care.

2022 Annual Meeting

Award ceremony honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 09, 2022

APHA recognized several public health leaders during an annual awards ceremony Tuesday at the APHA 2022 Annual Meeting.

A woman therapist holds a clipboard while providing counseling to a woman.

2022 Annual Meeting

COVID-19 pandemic showed mental health disparities in vulnerable populations

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Mary Stortstrom

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November 09, 2022

While the general population struggled the pandemic’s daily disruptions and isolation, those already feeling the effects of social determinants of health, felt greater impacts.